Middlesbrough underlined their title threat with a powerful performance at Bishop Auckland.

The Kingsway outfit totalled 178, with new boy Gary Pratt top-scoring with 54. Chetnya Nanda was once again in superb form with the ball, as he bowled 17.3 overs and claimed five for 67. Nanda then showed his all-round prowess, as he made an undefeated 60 in a six-wicket win.